Restaurants in Waterloo
The Best Restaurants

Rodneys Kitchen
624 Sycamore St, Waterloo, IA 50703My husband and I stopped in for lunch on our way home from a weekend vacation. Rodney shared a few of the favorites with us and we both chose the brisket...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.8

Lj's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
3550 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702I had the Turkey bruschetta sandwich with sweet potato fries and both were phenomenal. My husband had a burger and said it was really good. Prices were great,...
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- Superb315 Reviews4.6

Basal Pizza
225 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701Great little restaurant with interesting takes on pizza. The food was delivered in a timely manner and service was adequate. The building was kind of old...
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- Superb146 Reviews4.7

Geno's Pizza
2060 Crossroads Blvd #124, Waterloo, IA 50702Best hidden gem pizza spot in the Ceder Valley. Fast pizza service, Attentive coustomer service. AMAZING pizza and different options. Get it by the slice, half...
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- Superb104 Reviews4.8

Big Head Burger
324 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701Nice small shop. A lot of bang for you buck. The staff were super friendly. The food was immaculate. Got the Western Double, Big Head Fries, and the Red Velvet...
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- Superb79 Reviews4.9

Three Amigos Family Restaurant
2820 Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701We eat here all the time! Best service in the Cedar Valley. They always remember my family. The food is the best Mexican around. Having Mexican food in Arizona...
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- Superb174 Reviews4.6

Chick-fil-A
1331 Flammang Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702Only issue I have is they wanna take my order before I can see the menu. I don't come here often enough to know all the options so then they are just...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.5

Mersim's | Bosnian + American Restaurant
126 E Ridgeway Ave Suite A, Waterloo, IA 50702Mersim’s provides a wonderful option for dinner in Waterloo. The food is fantastic and shows off the Bosnian culture, which is prominent in this area. The...
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- Superb74 Reviews4.8

Cappella Magna
622 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701Every time we have been to Cappella Magna it has been a fabulous experience. The cuisine is devine. The atmosphere is intimate. The service is top notch. If...
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- Superb92 Reviews4.7

Golden China
106 Brookeridge Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702This is our go-to take out on Christmas evening and is always busy. They have great egg drop soup and spring rolls. Also great chicken fried rice. Quick...
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- Superb121 Reviews4.6

Cedar Valley Fish Market
218 Division St, Waterloo, IA 50703I would say this is a place you don’t want to miss if you like seafood and come in the region. The fish is so fresh with very reasonable price that you want...
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- Superb119 Reviews4.6

Taqueria Los Reyes
403 Franklin St Suite C, Waterloo, IA 50703Can’t say enough good things about this place! They have the best chicken tacos I’ve literally ever had. Great food and such a sweet staff!! 10/10...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.6

Half Pint Saloon
1831 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA 50707Cozy little hometown bar and grill, food is great, For a once in a while change of pace,pool table dart tournaments and video games,volleyball in the back with...
- Superb81 Reviews4.7

Jassie's Bar & Grill
1905 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50702my breakfast was awesome. My waitress (Angie)was so polite and quick with my food. And this place was very nice and clean. And the amount of food they give...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.6

Highway 63 Diner
3030 Marnie Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701Stopped for lunch on Feb 8, 2023. Worth every bite, delicious meal! Four of us ordered chicken wrap, fried chicken, chili and chicken pot pie. Homemade salad...
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- Superb249 Reviews4.4

Lighthouse Lounge
1307 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50702It is a neat old building and is two levels. We had our Christmas party here. Everyone was excellent that helped in entertaining. Very friendly staff. Not from...
- Superb98 Reviews4.6

Chilito's Mexican Bar And Grill
441 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701We always love eating here! Menu has nice choices, and the service is topnotch! Food is delicious and they have free chips and salsa!Kid-friendliness: They...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.4

Your Pie Pizza
126 E Ridgeway Ave Suite C, Waterloo, IA 50701Lovely guy preparing my sweet pizza. I loved the flavor and how it melted all over my tongue and the diversity of the crew working that night.Dietary...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.4

Jameson's Public House
310 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703Cozy, comfortable bar/restaurant. Our food was good. Had fish and chips, chicken wings, and onion soup. The only criticism I have is there were too many...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.4

Damon's Sports Bar & Grill
2122 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702This pace has amazing food! It’s just a small bar and I didn’t expect much from the kitchen. Honestly blown away with the quality. Highly recommend the...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.5

Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill
228 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703A great surprise the food was delicious the service was great and atmosphere was perfect. Can't wait to go back. Everyone in the party enjoyed everything...
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- Superb200 Reviews4.3

ON THE ROCKS
708 Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701I was visiting Waterloo to visit some family and I was browsing yelp and saw this 5 star reviewed bar. Me and the whole family went down and oh my it was the...
- Superb39 Reviews4.8

Buzz's Bar
1016 Maynard Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701I haven't been to this bar in Forever but still the same good vibes, same good people, at home atmosphere, and "Cheers" type bar. Very loyal...
- Superb71 Reviews4.5

Locker Room Lounge
1918 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702The Locker Room Lounge has cheap beer. I went there to visit one of my friends and the bar made me fell home. The people are awesome and I will be visiting...
- Superb54 Reviews4.6

Steamboat Gardens
1740 Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701December 27 2022 full house excellent food and menu variety excellent also anyone visiting Waterloo or local should stop in ask for Joel the owner had a great...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.3

El Patron Family Mexican Waterloo
301 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703This place is one of my favorites as you can see...The food is made to perfection, and priced just right. With a clean atmosphere and friendly customer service...
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- Superb164 Reviews4.3
American Restaurants
American in Waterloo
Greenhouse Kitchen Waterloo
1730 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701I was glad I tried this place out, although I do have a few complaints. The place was nice and clean inside and I felt the classic burrito was a good...
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- Superb62 Reviews4.4

Southtown Bar & Restaurant
2026 Bopp St, Waterloo, IA 50702A local favorite. Been around for quite awhile. Near the Crossroads Shopping Center , plenty of hotels , gas stations , strip malls ,etc. I wont quite call it...
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- Good149 Reviews4.1
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Waterloo
Basal Pizza
225 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701Great little restaurant with interesting takes on pizza. The food was delivered in a timely manner and service was adequate. The building was kind of old...
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- Delivery
- Superb146 Reviews4.7

Geno's Pizza
2060 Crossroads Blvd #124, Waterloo, IA 50702Best hidden gem pizza spot in the Ceder Valley. Fast pizza service, Attentive coustomer service. AMAZING pizza and different options. Get it by the slice, half...
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- Delivery
- Superb104 Reviews4.8

Your Pie Pizza
126 E Ridgeway Ave Suite C, Waterloo, IA 50701Lovely guy preparing my sweet pizza. I loved the flavor and how it melted all over my tongue and the diversity of the crew working that night.Dietary...
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- Delivery
- Superb182 Reviews4.4
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Waterloo
Three Amigos Family Restaurant
2820 Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701We eat here all the time! Best service in the Cedar Valley. They always remember my family. The food is the best Mexican around. Having Mexican food in Arizona...
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- Superb174 Reviews4.6

Taqueria Los Reyes
403 Franklin St Suite C, Waterloo, IA 50703Can’t say enough good things about this place! They have the best chicken tacos I’ve literally ever had. Great food and such a sweet staff!! 10/10...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.6

Chilito's Mexican Bar And Grill
441 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701We always love eating here! Menu has nice choices, and the service is topnotch! Food is delicious and they have free chips and salsa!Kid-friendliness: They...
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- Delivery
- Superb206 Reviews4.4
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Waterloo
Golden China
106 Brookeridge Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702This is our go-to take out on Christmas evening and is always busy. They have great egg drop soup and spring rolls. Also great chicken fried rice. Quick...
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- Superb121 Reviews4.6

China Express
2060 Crossroads Blvd # 242, Waterloo, IA 50702I had not had food from here until my son brought some home one day. It was great. Since then, we have been ordering it often. Always a large portion and good...
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- Good52 Reviews4.1

East China
2108 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702I have always had great food from this place and have never, ever had a bad experience - until today. Ordered ma la chicken (medium spicy), and I'm not...
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- Good28 Reviews3.9
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Waterloo
Chick-fil-A
1331 Flammang Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702Only issue I have is they wanna take my order before I can see the menu. I don't come here often enough to know all the options so then they are just...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.5

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
2046 Sovia Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702Was wonderful. It was a crappy snowy day. Got there shortly after opening they were receiving truck and still had a few little wait time. Also didn't...
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- Good207 Reviews4.1

Taco John's
1620 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702We came to the drive thru like 2 minutes before they closed and the staff was super friendly. They actually turned the lights off while we were waiting. The...
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- Good133 Reviews3.9
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in Waterloo
Big Head Burger
324 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701Nice small shop. A lot of bang for you buck. The staff were super friendly. The food was immaculate. Got the Western Double, Big Head Fries, and the Red Velvet...
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- Superb79 Reviews4.9

Burger King
1215 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701One of the best Burger Kings I've ever had. The staff do their best with the shortage they're experiencing and always have friendly smiles. The food...
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- Average118 Reviews3.1

Burger King
109 Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701We tend to run to social media bout places when the service/food is bad but never any good…but…Listen y’all it’s a lady named Linda at the Bk on the...
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- Average114 Reviews3
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Waterloo
Jimmy John's
703 Progress Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701I went thru the drive thru today and just wanted to pass along a compliment. I was helped at the window ( I think he also took my order) by a gentleman who...
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- Superb53 Reviews4.4
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Waterloo
Chucksters
801 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703Food is delicious. But the prices for the food is totally different when you go in from what it says on this site. The price for the food is not the price...
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- Superb29 Reviews4.5
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Waterloo
Lj's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
3550 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702I had the Turkey bruschetta sandwich with sweet potato fries and both were phenomenal. My husband had a burger and said it was really good. Prices were great,...
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- Superb315 Reviews4.6

Damon's Sports Bar & Grill
2122 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702This pace has amazing food! It’s just a small bar and I didn’t expect much from the kitchen. Honestly blown away with the quality. Highly recommend the...
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- Delivery
- Superb110 Reviews4.5

Steamboat Gardens
1740 Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701December 27 2022 full house excellent food and menu variety excellent also anyone visiting Waterloo or local should stop in ask for Joel the owner had a great...
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- Delivery
- Superb172 Reviews4.3
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Waterloo
SAC's Neighborhood Pub
2000 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702The BEST family bar around ❤. The management is far SUPERIOR AND HEAD'S ABOVE THE REST. The wait staff is very friendly and very helpful. I now will...
- Good52 Reviews4.1

Edo's Sports Bar
110 E 11th St, Waterloo, IA 50703This was our first time to try the restaurant. The food was great it was our first time to try Bosnian and our the owner and the rest of the staff were...
- Good28 Reviews4

Applebee's Grill + Bar
2780 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50702the line cook came out helped us out of a snow drift during a blizzard the people there are so kind and helpful i owe my life to applebees me and my friend...
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- Good164 Reviews3.6

Half Pint Saloon
1831 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA 50707Cozy little hometown bar and grill, food is great, For a once in a while change of pace,pool table dart tournaments and video games,volleyball in the back with...
- Superb81 Reviews4.7

Lighthouse Lounge
1307 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50702It is a neat old building and is two levels. We had our Christmas party here. Everyone was excellent that helped in entertaining. Very friendly staff. Not from...
- Superb98 Reviews4.6

Jameson's Public House
310 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703Cozy, comfortable bar/restaurant. Our food was good. Had fish and chips, chicken wings, and onion soup. The only criticism I have is there were too many...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.4